autobasidiomycetous
Syllables
au-to-ba-si-dio-my-ce-tous
Pronunciation
/ˌɔːtoʊˌbæsɪdi.oʊmaɪˈsiːtəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
auto- + myco- + -cetous
The word 'autobasidiomycetous' is an eight-syllable adjective of Greek origin, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word between vowels and consonants. It describes fungi producing basidia.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or having the characteristics of fungi in which basidia are produced.
“The autobasidiomycetous species exhibited unique reproductive strategies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('si' in 'mycetous').
Syllables
au — Open syllable, vowel sound.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. ba — Open syllable, short vowel.. si — Open syllable, short vowel.. dio — Open syllable, diphthong.. my — Open syllable, diphthong.. ce — Open syllable, short vowel.. tous — Closed syllable, schwa.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated.
Consonant-Vowel Pattern
Syllables are typically divided between consonant and vowel sounds.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Pattern
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- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowel clusters require careful consideration.
- The division aims to create pronounceable syllables while adhering to the rules of English syllabification.
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